THE ART OF BERNIE VAN DER VYVER - Born in 1969, Bernie van der Vyver played from an early age with his pencils, paper and clay on a farm in Bethal. He had a passion for Wildlife and was drawing wild animals as soon as he was able to control a pencil.

Sculpting

Bernie is exceptionally gifted in sculpting wild animals out of clay, which are then cast in bronze by The Loop art foundry.

Painting

Bernie's talent is so diverse that he also paints pictorial paintings on commission despite the fact that wildlife is his first love.

Photography

Bernie also enjoys doing wildlife photography in the National Parks, which he uses as reference for his unique paintings.

Inspirational Art

Bernie’s detailed work offers inspiration with true African spirit. Terms that come to mind, referring to his artwork, are:

Passionate

Lifelike

Creative

Detailed

Inspired

Commissions

Most of Bernie van der Vyver's work is commissioned To find out how you can commission Bernie, to do work for you, please contact him. Paintings where other photographers' photos are used, permission is acquired and copyright fees are paid over to them..